I recently and unknowingly downloaded Cassiopesa and Wajam. It placed ads and pop-ups saying I need to update Java and Flash on a website I purchase hobby parts from. My java and flash were up to date and when I tried to X out of the message, other tabs would open and not let me close it unless I closed my browser. It was very unfriendly. I finally fixed it by uninstalling the programs from my PC. I did not know what was going on. I wish avast would have caught this and blocked it somehow. I am highly disappointed in Avast for not warning me about this software during the download >:(.
I wish avast would have caught this and blocked it somehow. I am highly disappointed in Avast for not warning me about this software during the downloadHave you turned on PUP detection ?
PUP = Potentially unwanted Program >> https://www.virusbtn.com/resources/glossary/potentially_unwanted.xml
there may be leftover files to remove, if you want assistanse
follow instructions here https://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=53253.0
we need Malwarebytes and Farbar Recovery Scan Tool logs, attach the logs, 3 logs total
see below the box you write in … Attachments and other options
a malware expert will then assist you when online
Go to Settings > General
Place a tick in "Scan for Potentially Unwanted Programmes (PUP’s) "
Place a tick in “Silent /Gaming mode”